Theme The Big Idea What does theme mean
Theme The Big Idea
What does “theme” mean? Theme songs Theme restaurants 50’s diner, Rainforest Café, Western themed Theme parties Hawaiian luau, masquerade ball, Halloween Theme parks Adventure, nature, certain characters
What does “theme” mean? A theme is the main idea; the idea that sums up what something (or someone) is all about. Similar to the moral of the story, but themes do not always have to teach a lesson All books, movies, TV shows, songs, poems, etc. have themes – almost always more than one!
Themes = Big Ideas Bravery Adventure Loyalty Love Friendship Independence Home & Family Prejudice Growing up Nature Heroism Teamwork Freedom Many, many more!
Examples: Spider-Man Lessons learned: What does it mean to be a hero? Heroes have to put others before themselves Themes: Heroism, Selflessness, Bravery
The Wizard of Oz Lessons Learned: “There’s no place like home. ” Good can defeat evil even when good is weaker You can do whatever you believe you can do. Themes: Home and family, believing in yourself, good vs. evil
Up Lessons Learned: It’s never too late to have adventure Everyone has some way to help another person Themes: Adventure, Friendship, Believing in yourself
Name themes: Shrek
Name themes: Avatar
Name themes: Toy Story
Name themes: Star Wars
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